Gregory Jesse Halpern joins Georgette Beck on the Junk to Jewels™ Podcast for one of the most extraordinary conversations the show has ever featured. Known by many as the “13 Lives Renaissance Man,” Greg has survived thirteen documented near-death experiences — beginning at age five — and emerged from each one with a radically transformed understanding of purpose, suffering, and the human spirit. In this conversation, Greg walks Georgette through his very first crossing as a child, the 2005 chlorine-gas incident that unlocked over 3,000 principles of universal wisdom in three days, and the mentors — Zig Ziglar, Earl Nightingale, and W. Clement Stone — who shaped how he processed it all. He shares the four pillars of his Formula 4 Protocol (health, happiness, abundance, and purpose), the practice of “positive affirmative” thinking, and how his story of brokenness became a lifelong mission of helping “the little guy” overcome impossible odds. The conversation closes with Georgette's signature questions — covering favorite books, scripture, mentors, and music — and a look ahead to Greg's upcoming 13 Lives series.
Gregory Jesse Halpern is an entrepreneur, inventor, author, martial artist, media personality, and the creator of the upcoming “13 Lives” series — based on his thirteen documented near-death experiences and the extraordinary journey that followed. Over the last five decades, Greg has been featured in more than 500 media appearances, pioneered breakthrough ventures in health technology and crowdfunding, competed at elite levels in international martial arts, and devoted much of his life to helping people overcome pain, limitation, fear, and adversity.
Beyond the accomplishments, Greg's story is ultimately about transformation. Through unimaginable setbacks, spiritual awakenings, survival against impossible odds, and a lifelong search for deeper meaning, he has dedicated himself to uplifting others with messages of resilience, purpose, healing, faith, and human potential. Today, through his platforms, including Patriot Inner Circle and Formula 4 Protocol, Greg continues sharing wisdom, inspiration, and real-world strategies for building a stronger, healthier, and more purposeful life.
Connect with Gregory Halpern
Website: greghalpernvideo.com
Formula 4 Protocol: formula4protocol.com
Instagram: @itsthedopeshit
Facebook: Gregory Jesse Halpern (search his name on Facebook)
Timestamps below are estimated based on conversation flow, since the raw transcript does not include audio timing — please adjust once you have the edited episode in front of you.
00:00 Welcome and Introducing Gregory Halpern
02:15 Age Five: The First Near-Death Experience
07:30 The Car Accident and a Passionate Love for Good
10:00 The 2005 Chlorine Gas Experience
14:00 Suffering or Purpose? Holding Both Together
19:30 What Lies on the Other Side
22:00 Faith, God, and the Meaning of His Name
25:00 Mentored by Zig Ziglar, Earl Nightingale & W. Clement Stone
31:00 Judo, Reinvention, and Staying Grounded
36:00 The Formula 4 Protocol: Health, Happiness, Abundance, Purpose
44:00 The Positive Affirmative and Manifestation
50:00 Junk to Jewels Moments and Life Lessons
55:00 The 13 Lives Series and What's Next
58:00 Closing Questions: Books, Scripture, Mentors, Music
1:05:00 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Greg
Closing Questions & Answers (Quick Reference)
Georgette Beck is host of the Junk to Jewels™ Podcast, award-winning author of Junk to Jewels: A Journey from Brokenness & Despair to Beauty & Delight (International Impact Book Awards winner, Inspirational/Transformational category, and Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Royal Palm Literary Award Competition with the Florida Writers Association), Realtor at Beach Front Becks, and Founder & President of Bella Healing Hearts Foundation, supporting single-parent families through mentorship, education, and scholarships.
Instagram: @georgette.beck
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